MBA Master of Business Administration (Marketing) at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

The MBA (Marketing) is a globally respected qualification. It's designed to develop your strategic understanding of how to lead and grow a successful business, with a specific focus on marketing. You’ll gain expert knowledge in areas such as: Brand strategy; Customer insights; Digital marketing; Global marketing management. This knowledge will give you the tools to specialise in the marketing side of business leadership.

Department: Business and Management | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2026, February 2027 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

As part of your experience, you’ll meet and learn from real business leaders through our employer engagement programme. Past speakers have included the Head of Sales and Marketing at Divine Chocolate and the CEO of Sunderland Football Club. These sessions are a fantastic way to explore different career options or start building your professional network.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications. This course supports career acceleration for applicants with suitable academic qualifications. We'll consider all levels of practical work and work experience. This includes applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post-degree if you can demonstrate that you'll benefit from this course. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Intake: October 2026, February 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/postgraduate/mba-marketing#apply

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